Perfumer H and Troy Town Craft Ceramic Bottles for New Clay Scent
Perfumer H has introduced a fragrance called Clay, built around a baked-clay accord that blends sandalwood, ambroxan, maltol and orange flower. For the launch, founder Lyn Harris worked with Aaron Angell of London ceramics studio Troy Town to create ceramic versions of the brand's signature bottles. These pieces will be shown in Perfumer H stores alongside selected Troy Town ceramics.
Perfumer H’s Clay centers on an accord meant to evoke baked earth. Sandalwood supplies a soft, creamy facet, ambroxan adds mineral character, maltol brings a toasted, fired impression, and orange flower lends brightness. Founder Lyn Harris created the scent as a personal interpretation of earth.
For the launch, Harris invited Aaron Angell of London’s Troy Town studio to reinterpret Perfumer H’s standard bottle in ceramic. The resulting vessels appear in Perfumer H shops with chosen Troy Town pieces. Angell’s clay included feldspar for texture, and a pine-needle-ash glaze produced peacock-like colors after firing.
This collaboration may draw new attention to independent ceramics and perfumery, potentially benefiting small studios and artisan makers through increased visibility. Shoppers interested in design and scent could encounter Troy Town’s work in Perfumer H stores, while collectors may value limited ceramic bottles. It could also reinforce interest in cross-disciplinary retail experiences, though its broader cultural reach may remain niche.